Moments ago I was fired," Bharara wrote on his verified Twitter account Saturday afternoon. Moments ago I was fired. — Preet Bharara (@PreetBharara) March 11, 2017The move placed the President in the position of having to fire Bharara in what became a public standoff. Acting Deputy Attorney General Dana Boente called Bharara on Saturday and asked if it was true that he was refusing to resign, a source told CNN. Bharara told him yes.

Source: CNN March 11, 2017 17:32 UTC